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Frontier opens Japan office

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 1 AUG 2022
The asset consultant has established its first offshore office, with a new base in Tokyo expected to propel its desired growth in Asian markets. Frontier has been operating in Japan for the last eight years but will now have an on-the-ground presence ...

APRA to improve strategic planning, member outcomes rules

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 1 AUG 2022
APRA is revisiting the design of its rules governing strategic planning and member outcomes in superannuation, including strengthening the way in which outcomes are assessed, closer monitoring of financial resources and new rules to follow when a MySuper ...

Sovereign wealth fund awards $700m mandate

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 1 AUG 2022
The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority has handed a $700 million mandate to a listed real estate investment manager. The mandate has been awarded to Qualitas by a wholly owned subsidiary of the fund and it's to invest in local commercial real estate ...

Portfolio holdings disclosure rules "feeblest on the planet": Report

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 29 JUL 2022
A new report from Morningstar calls out the faults in the Portfolio Holdings Disclosure regulations, particularly as they pertain to unlisted, private equity and bond investments. The report's author, head of manager selection Grant Kennaway, says ...

APRA consults on new operational risk standards

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 29 JUL 2022
APRA is proposing to introduce new minimum standards for super funds in managing operational risk, opening a new consultation. As part of the consultation, APRA has released Prudential Standard CPS 230 Operational Risk Management which includes minimum ...

UK regulator confirms Consumer Duty

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 28 JUL 2022
The Financial Conduct Authority has outlined how a new Consumer Duty will improve customer service across the UK's financial services sector, including ending "rip-off" fees and putting consumers' needs first. The Duty comprises an overarching principle ...

ASIC issues first DDO stop orders

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 28 JUL 2022
Flexing its powers for the first time, ASIC has issued stop orders to three companies over deficiencies in their products' target market determinations. In what marks its first use of its stop order powers under the design and distribution obligations ...

Resolution Life appoints new chief executive

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 28 JUL 2022
Resolution Life chief executive Megan Beer will relocate to London for a new role with the group in 2023, with her local replacement named. Beer is set to become chief operating officer of Resolution Life Group, overseeing the group's global operations ...

Super fund for women closes

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 JUL 2022
A superannuation fund that targeted women has quietly closed after three years in market. FairVine Super, a sub-plan of Aracon Super, launched in May 2019 with a product specifically designed for women. The offering included a 'FairRewards' ...

Perpetual Private hires from MLC, MetLife

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 JUL 2022
Perpetual Private has two new lead partners, including a former head of advice from MLC. It has also welcomed a national manager of trustee services. Chemere Brown and Matthew Le Belenger have joined, with Brown overseeing Victoria while Le Belenger ...